Writing Checks to Employees for Reimbursable Expenses

Writing Checks to Employees for Reimbursable Expenses

I couldn't find a way to write a check through books or expense to an employee for reimbursable expenses.  The expense created an entry in the system with a debit (expense) credit (liability).  I entered a bill and used the liability account so it would clear it out.  Then I went into Expense and recorded the check number and marked it paid.  Now when I reconcile the bank, the transaction is in there twice.  Is anyone else running into this?  How can I fix this situation and how can I pay the employee with a check for the reimbursable travel expenses?